(Wyoming) – When Macey Mortimore was critical of an official at her sister’s middle school basketball game her dad asked, “if you know so much why don’t you go do it?” She replied, “alright dad, watch me.” Fast forward to 2025 and Mortimore is now in her 14th season refereeing Wyoming hoops.
The Wyoming High School Activities Association recently handed out their post-season accolades for officials in all sports. Mortimore was at a summer camp for officials in Colorado when she got the news that she’d been selected as girls basketball official of the year.
In addition to years of service to Wyoming high school sports herself, she’s inspiring others to wear the stripes. Macey hosts basketball officials classes at Shoshoni High School. Many of her students have earned opportunities to call middle school and high school games.
We had the chance to chat with the Fremont County official recently on the County 10 Sports Podcast. She told us about the rewarding, and challenging, parts of the job. Macey also discussed some of her favorite memories and the changes she’s seen in Wyoming basketball over the years.
To listen to the full conversation, click the player below or search for the County 10 Sports Podcast on any major podcast platform!